Pakistan’s women’s side decided to bat first in the Group A opening match against the Netherlands at the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, a decision that triggered the live Cricbuzz stream into a busy Saturday morning as supporters across the United Kingdom settled in to watch. In response, opening batter Ayesha Zafar hit a burst of boundaries within the first overs, adding pressure on the Dutch bowlers, while Dutch pacer Iris Zwilling broke through quickly by dismissing Fatima Sana, prompting an early contest that set the tone for a closely fought encounter.
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